Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Oil Filter Adapter
Removal
1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.

3. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
4. Drain the engine oil.

5. Remove the oil filter adapter.
1. Remove the oil filter.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remove the oil filter adapter.
4. Remove the gasket.

6. Clean and inspect the oil filter adapter.
- Flush the oil filter adapter with parts cleaner. If metal particles are present in the adapter, install a new adapter.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Exhaust Manifold LH
Removal and Installation
1. Position the steering wheel straight ahead and lock the column.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to
Section.
3. Raise the vehicl ...
Oil Level Indicator and Tube
Removal
1. Remove the oil level indicator.
2. Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust
Manifold LH in
this section.
3. Remove the bolt.
4. Remove the oil level ...
Other materials:
Disassembly
1. Remove the driveshaft (4602). For additional information, refer to
Driveshaft in this section.
2. CAUTION: Under no circumstances is the driveshaft assembly to be
clamped in the
jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture ca ...
Engine Dynamic Balance Shaft
Removal
1. Remove the timing chain (6268). For additional information, refer to
Timing Chain in this
section.
2. Disconnect and position the wire harness aside.
3. Remove the radiator fan and shroud assembly (8146).
4. Remove the engine dynamic balan ...
Latch - Luggage Compartment Lid
Removal
1. NOTE: The luggage compartment lid latch is equipped with
mechanical interior release handle.
Disconnect the luggage compartment lid lock actuator (432A38) cable.
2. Remove the luggage compartment lid latch (43200).
1. Disconnect the ...
